When I say, “God’s love is better than unconditional,” I usually get skeptical looks. Many (most) people think calling God’s love unconditional is the highest compliment. But it's not.
Unconditional means “not subject to any conditions.” If we buy something with an “unconditional warranty,” the seller will replace or repair it no matter how it's damaged.
If we have an unconditional marriage, we'll not be bothered if our spouse has affairs or beats us.
If God loved unconditionally, everyone would go to heaven, have the same rewards, and never be punished. God would feel exactly the same about serial killers and martyrs. Jesus would never say:
“Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” Matthew 10:37-38
Everybody is worthy if love is unconditional.
We might like an unconditional warranty, but only evil people would like a God without standards of goodness, holiness, and justice.
It's amazing how a word that contradicts Scripture is so stubbornly defended by Christians. Our first priority must be God's Word. No Greek or Hebrew words in Scripture mean unconditional, nor is it found in any legitimate translation.
God's love is better than unconditional.
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And it explains the many heresies that have developed from defining God's love as unconditional.
If you are ready to be challenged, encouraged, and equipped, this chapter alone is worth your investment in Lies in Disguise. And it’s a great chapter to discuss with your small group or a Christian friend.
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